University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy Honors Preceptors of the Year

WEST HARTFORD , CT - The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) School of Pharmacy recently hosted its annual Preceptor of the Year Award, honoring SueGi Kim, Pharm.D., and Venkata Kamal Swami, R.Ph.

As experiential education professionals, pharmacist preceptors teach students practice-related skills necessary to provide quality pharmacist care. In addition to serving as teachers, pharmacist preceptors mentor student pharmacists, promoting personal and professional growth.

Kim is a Clinical Pharmacist at Bristol Hospital in Bristol, Conn. In this role, her responsibilities include providing clinical support to physicians and the nursing staff, providing a daily review of the hospital formulary to ensure adherence, and assisting in antibiotic selection, IV to oral medication conversions, and anticoagulation monitoring.

Kim has hosted students from the USJ School of Pharmacy since its inception, providing outstanding mentorship and leadership in the area of institutional pharmacy.

Swami is a community pharmacist at Westown Pharmacy in Manchester, Conn., and a graduate of V.L. College of Pharmacy in India. He purchased his local pharmacy in 2010 and became a preceptor for the USJ School of Pharmacy’s inaugural class.

Since then, he has hosted dozens of students during their three-year professional programs. He has provided a unique look at independent pharmacy practice, championing the role of the community pharmacist.

Pictured with the winners are John Parisi, R.Ph, director of Experiential Education at the USJ School of Pharmacy, and Joseph R. Ofosu, Pharm.D., R.Ph., professor and dean of the USJ School of Pharmacy.

Image via USJ.